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Plants’ Secret Conversations: Eavesdropping on Nature’s Defense Mechanism
If you’ve ever savored the scent of fresh-cut grass, you might have unintentionally witnessed a clandestine conversation among plants. The fragrance is attributed to green leaf volatiles (GLVs), a group of compounds released by plants when injured. While humans find ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India Faces Healthcare Real Estate Deficit
India is grappling with a substantial shortfall of healthcare real estate, requiring an additional two billion square feet to meet the needs of its existing population, according to a report by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy. The country’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
State of the Wet Tropics Report
Australia’s biodiversity-rich northern rainforests, designated as world heritage sites, face escalating threats, with 25% more organisms being classified as threatened species since 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to the recently released “State of the Wet Tropics” ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Geert Wilders: The “Dutch Donald Trump”
Geert Wilders, often likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands, defying expectations with his Party for Freedom (PVV) securing 37 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament. This unexpected victory has ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away
India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors
Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win
Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Advancing Inland Waterways: Amazon and IWAI Sign MoU
In a significant move toward optimizing logistics and promoting economic development, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on enhancing cargo movement and transporting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Indian Naval Ship Sumedha’s Diplomatic Voyage to Mozambique
Underlining India’s commitment to bolstering diplomatic ties and maritime cooperation, the Indian naval ship Sumedha made a significant port call to Maputo, Mozambique on November 21 as part of its extended operational deployment to Africa. Strengthening Diplomatic Relations Through Port ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023
In a vibrant celebration of maritime skill and adventure, the Indian Navy kicked off the second edition of the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023 from Kochi to Goa in a grand ceremony at Naval Base, Kochi on November 22, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs